Flood Warning Issued for River Soar and Belgrave Area in Leicester

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a formal Flood Warning for the River Soar, Willow Brook, and Melton Brook at Belgrave. This level 2 severity alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required for those in the affected zone.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the East Midlands region within the county of Leicester. Areas at the highest risk include:

• Marjorie Street
• Coral Street
• Wand Street
• Cooper Street
• Ross Walk
• Bath Street
• Abbey Park Street
• Lanesborough Road

Properties and roads throughout the Belgrave area are also cited as being at risk of inundation.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to begin acting on their flood plans immediately. Key safety measures include moving possessions and valuables off the ground or to a higher level of safety. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as conditions develop.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels are being driven by light rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours. Data from the Freemans Weir Gauge indicates that water levels will continue to rise until approximately midnight tonight, February 28, 2026.

Timeline

Flooding is expected to commence on February 28, 2026, at approximately 10:00 PM. River levels are projected to remain high until the afternoon of March 1, 2026. Officials expect to provide a status update by 3:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.